ECONOMICS (Period 3) Assignments
- Instructors
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- Fall 2016
- Department
- Social Sciences
- Description
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The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive study of the basic institutions, concepts, principles, and practices of economics. Instruction covers basic economic concepts that underlie the United States market system and its operations. Instructional units apply these concepts at both the micro and macro levels; promote informed voter and consumer decision making, provide information about major economic theories and prominent economists, and emphasize how economics influence the lives of ordinary citizens. In addition the course investigates the complex political and economics issues confronting national, state, and local governments. Also included is an analysis of the American free enterprise system through a study of comparative economics. Included is instruction on the international dimensions of economics and the “global” economy. Throughout this course, measurement concepts and methods involving tables, charts, graphs, ratios, percentages, and index numbers are introduced to understand the relationship between economic variables, thus adding to their mastery of economic thought and method.This course meets the graduation and "A-G" requirements.
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Final Exam Study Guide. Use Glossary and Index to assist in finding answers. You may use study exam on Final Exam. You must hand write your answers.
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Assignment must be HAND WRITTEN neatly. Minimum one college ruled notebook piece of paper.
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Main Idea Log pages 447-454
Due Thursday 12/8
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As previously discussed in class, please see following for PBL, groups of 2-4
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If not completed in class please finish PBL assignment "U.S. Companies to Trump". Answer questions in complete sentences using support from the text.
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If not finished with GDP Assignment in class please finish at home. Will be collected tomorrow.
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If not previously completed and handed in complete over break and turn in by 11/28. Use two articles to find four causes and effects of the Great Recession.
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Notebook Due Tomorrow. Please put in order:
1. Warm-Ups
2. Notes
3. Assignments
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If not finished in class please finish at home, will be collected. Read pages 1-2, complete activities on pages 3, 5. You are not required to do the activities on pages 4, 6, can do activities on page 4 for enrichment points.
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List of 5 chosen stocks for stock market project. List needs to have the following:
1. Name of the company
2. Stock Symbol
3. Opening price for November 7, 2016
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If you did not finish "Forget Logic" notebook assignment in class please finish at home.
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If not completed in class please finish PBL assignment at home.
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Please complete Main Idea Log for pages 318-326
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Main Idea Log pages 313-316 (Assigned in class 10-20)
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Unit 2 Notebook Due including in class assignment "Price of Filling Up"
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Extra Credit Notebook Assignment. Watch documentary which discusses link between global climate change and the global economy. Answer attached questions and place in notebook.
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Have fun at the Zoo! When you come back on Thursday the 20th please have your notebook stapled in order ready to turn in. No class time will be given to organize in class.
Notebook Order:
Warm-Ups (numbered with dates)
Notes (Dated)
Assignments (Titled and Dated)
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Unit 2 Test (Chapters 4 &5) STUDY Notes, Main Idea Logs, Book :)
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Main Idea Log pages 127-131 (Notebook Assignment)
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Complete a Main Idea Log for pages 122-125. (Notebook Assignment)
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Watch the debate between Secretary Clinton and Mr. Trump which starts Sunday at 6pm PST. During the debate take note of 3 issues they disagree on, and what is each one's position on the issue (Minimum of two sentences per issue). After the debate is over write a brief summary of who you think "won" the debate and why you feel that way (Minimum of two sentences).
The following is a link that tells you what channels or streaming options are available to watch the debate:
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MOCK Election. If you did not finish classwork, for your packet write a 1 sentence summary about what the prop is asking voters, and paraphrase what you believe to be the greatest PRO and CON of the prop for any 6 of the props to get full credit.
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Main Idea Log pages 101-107. Please remember to include summary of section at conclusion of MIL to get full credit.
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If you did not finish PBL article assignment in class 8/30 please finish at home.
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If you did not finish in class PBL assignment please finish at home and turn in with group PBL on September 28
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PBL Assignment "Blood and Bombs" due with PBL, read article and answer questions in complete sentences.
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Watch the debate between Secretary Clinton and Mr. Trump which starts today at 6pm PST. During the debate take note of 3 economic issues they disagree on, and what is each one's position on the issue (Minimum of two sentences per issue). After the debate is over write a brief summary of who you think "won" the debate and why you feel that way (Minimum of two sentences).
The following is a link that tells you what channels or streaming options are available to watch the debate:
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Main Idea Log for pages 89-93. (Chapter 4 Section 1)
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Unit 1 notebooks are due 9/20. Notebooks are to be stapled and ready to turn in.
Notebooks should contain all Warm-Ups (Seperated by Date), Class Discussion Notes (Titled and Dated), and Notebook Assignments:
Yes Economics is a Science Main Idea Log
Investing in Human Capital Article
Forms of Business Organizations Grid
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Complete Main Idea Log for Chapter 3 Section 1 (Pages 57-65)
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If you did not finish class work in class please finish at home. It will be collected on Thursday.
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Complete Main Idea Log for Chapter 2-2 pages 41-44. Remember to write Main Idea of the Section (gist of section) upon completion of reading.
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Please complete graphic organizer detailing different economic systems using pages 33-39 of your textbook.
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Homework- Read Chapter 1 Section 2 "Basic Economic Concepts". As you are reading complete Main Idea Log for the section
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Turn in class syllabus tear-off form. Make sure form is signed and dated by both student and parent/guardian and that one parent/guardian phone number (and e-mail if they have one) is listed on tear off.
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Complete survey and have an adult 25+ years of age complete survey. Find two answers that you disagree with them on and discuss, write down in 1-2 sentences why the two of you felt differently about the answers. Do that on the back of your survey.
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Classwork completed on 8/22. Read article and answer questions in your notebook.